Olympus zm2000qdk - Manuals

On OM System The T32, (T20)/OM-2 Way — Flash Photography Couldn't Be Simpler and More Accurate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Bounce Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 Cloce-up Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Flash Photography with an Electronic Flash Unit . . . . . . . . ....

MOUNTING THE LENS INSERTING THE BATTERIES Mount the Lens. Align the red dots on the lens flange and the bodymount ring. Turn the lens clockwise until the lensrelease button springs up and you will hear posi-tive "click". Lens Removal To detach the lens, press down on the lens release button ...

BATTERY CHECK AND MIRROR LOCK-UP a point to switch off the selector lever when the camera is not used. By pressing the selector lever to the "CHECK•RESET" position, you can check the batteries and/or unlock the mirror. Check the Batteries. Move the selector lever to the "CHECK•RESET"...

LOADING THE FILM Pull the rewind knob up and open the camera back. Insert a film cartridge into the film chamber and push the rewind knob back. Insert the film leader into one of the slots in the film take-up spool. Turn the advance lever so that the film perfora-tions engage the sprocket teeth. Clo...

OPERATING THE FILM ADVANCE LEVER EXPOSURE COUNTER Turn the advance lever to the right as far as it willgo. The film can be advanced by one frame, in a single stroke or in multiple short strokes. NOTE: If the advance lever stops moving because you've shot the last remaining film frame whileyou are ad...

SETTING THE ASA FILM SPEED DIAL Lift up the outer collar of the exposure com- pensation dial and rotate until the ASA speedfor the film appears in the window. The ASA film speed scale on the dial is mark- ed from 12 to 1600. If you are not able to rotate the outer collar to the desired ASA in one tu...

APERTURE RING AND MANUAL SHUTTER SPEED RING Aperture Ring The opening (aperture) in the lens diaphragm is marked in F stops on the aperture ring. The higher the F number, the smaller the lens opening (less light) and provides greater depth of field thanlower F numbers (see page 25). When setting the...

SETTING THE SELECTOR LEVER The selector lever on top of your camera has four positions as follows (with click stops at AUTO-OFF-MANUAL): 1) AUTO — Automatic exposure control; you preset the F stop and the camera automatical- ly sets shutter speed for proper exposure. 2) OFF — Camera turned completel...

FOCUSING Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring in either direction until your subject appears sharpest. The split image will be vertically aligned in the central spot of the Focusing Screen or a shimmering effect of the microprism ring around the central spot will disappear when cri...

AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE CONTROL The Aperture-Preferred System The aperture-preferred system is the most convenient and easy-to-use method of auto- matic operation, particularly outdoors when using 50mm or wide-angle lenses. To use this system: Set the selector lever to the "AUTO" position making ...

faster. Super telephoto lenses of 300mm and up — 1/500 second or faster. If the viewfinder needle enters the red zone Warning against over-exposure. A shutter speed faster than 1 /1000 second is required for pro- per exposure, but the shutter will be released at 1/1000 second. Since this is beyond t...

MANUAL EXPOSURE CONTROL Set the selector lever to "MANUAL", and the ex- posure index marks and the meter needle are visi- ble in the viewfinder. Shutter Speed-Preferred Manual Exposure Control Should you wish to preselect a shutter speed turn the shutter speed ring until the desired speed is...

Exposure Meter Needle Exposure Meter Index If the Exposure Needle Does Not Center on theIndex If an exposure or a shutter speed is improperly selected, the exposure needle will not center onthe index. Reset the shutter speed or F stop untilthe needle is centered. You may use an ND (neutral density) ...

HOLDING THE CAMERA Proper camera handling is important in assuring the sharpest possible pictures. Holding the Camera Horizontally Keep both elbows close to the body, to steady the camera. Putting the Camera into Operation The aperture ring, focusing ring and shutter speed ring are so arranged as to...

UNLOADING THE CAMERA When the entire roll of film has been exposed re- wind the film. Turn the rewind release lever counter-clock- wise by about 90°. Fold out the rewind crank and wind it in the direction of the arrow. While rewinding, youwill feel tension on the crank. When the ten- sion stops and ...

SETTING THE SELF-TIMER Rotate the self-timer lever counter-clockwise so that the shutter can be released after anelapse of delay time between 4 sec. to 12 sec. according to the lever setting as shown above. You may set the self-timer lever either before or after advancing the film. Turn the start le...

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Before compen- sation When the most im- portant area of the picture is much darker than the general picture area (blue sky, snowfield,etc.), the meter will have a tendency to read the brightest part of the picture leaving the main sub- ject under-exposed. Alternatively, when ta...

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION FOR AUTOMATIC MEASUREMENT If you wish to change the exposure setting auto- matically selected by the camera, use the exposure compensation dial and a compensation markerappears in the viewfinder. When the main subject is much darker than the general background or when strong li...

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION FOR MANUAL MEASUREMENT 1 Stop Over 1/2 Stop Over Correct Exposure 1/2 Stop Under 1 Stop Under Manual exposure can be compensated by adjust- ing the F stop or shutter speed. The exposure needle indicates over-exposure at the (+) side, or under-exposure at the ( — ) side. Dark su...

DEPTH OF FIELD F16, 1/15 sec. F2, 1/1000 sec. Depth of field is the area of acceptable sharpness in front of and behind the subject in focus. Asyou get closer to your subject or as you open your lens (e.g. from F16 to F2.8) the depth of fieldbecomes shallower. By stopping your lens down (e.g. from F...

DEPTH OF FIELD SCALE PREVIEW BUTTON The double series of numbers engraved on the depth of field scale represents F stops: F4, F8, and F16. Once you have focused on your subject, all objects within the distance range indicated on the lens distance scale between the marks forthe F stop you have select...

INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY CAMERA BACK REPLACEMENT The OLYMPUS OM System Lenses are provided with an infrared index mark engraved in red onthe depth of field scale. When shooting with infrared film, focus normally on your subject without the red filter on and read the subject distance on the distance scal...

INTERCHANGEABLE FOCUSING SCREENS The OM System interchangeable focusing screens provide you with the ultimate in focusing versa- tility. Optional screens are available to suit virtual- ly every picture-taking situation. The focusing screens come with a special tool. To remove the focusing screen: a)...

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE T32(or T20) ELECTRONIC FLASH Electronic Flash T20 Electronic Flash T32 T32 calculator panel (blank side for TTL "OTF" Auto flash) The T32 and T20 are the world's first fully auto-matic electronic flash units. All their functions arecontrolled directly by the OM-2 t...

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE T32 (or T20) ELECTRONIC FLASH Light Blue If the lamp flickers: correct flash exposure has been made. If the lamp goes out: flash-to-subject dis- tance is beyond the TTL AUTO working range. Open up the lens stop or move in closer to the subject. If the lamp stays lighted: c...

THE T32(T20)/OM-2 WAY—FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY COULDN'T BE SIMPLER AND MORE ACCURATE T32 (T20) and OM-2 (TTL Centralized Control flash operation) Picture angle = Light measuring angle All required of the T32 (T20) is a flick of the on/ off switch. The rest is taken care by the OM-2. The dial settings requi...

BOUNCE FLASH The T32 flash surface can be tilted upward through an angle of 90°, providing easy bounce TTL Auto flash. Point the flash surface at the ceiling so that the subject is illuminated by soft reflected light. 33

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH AN ELECTRONIC FLASH UNIT OTHER THAN THE T 3 2 - T 2 0 Attach the Accessory Shoe 4 to the OM-2. Mount the electronic flash on the accessory shoe. If your electronic flash unit does not have a direct contact "hot shoe", connect its syn-chronizing cable to the camera flas...

FLASHBULB PHOTOGRAPHY Plug the synchronizing cable leading from the flash unit into the camera flash socket, andthen attach the flash unit to the camera. Select the proper synchro setting from thetable below according to the type of bulb be- ing used, and align the red dot on the X and FP flash sele...

MOTOR DRIVE PHOTOGRAPHY Motor Drive 1 The standard motor drive unit forms the heart of the Motor Drive Group. An extremely high-per-formance unit capable of high-speed sequenceshooting at 5 frames per second, operating offvarious power units. Can be switched to the "single" mode of operation...

Attaching the Motor Drive 1 Remove the motor drive socket cap from the camera base plate. Insert the motor drive guide pin into the guide pin hole on the camera base plate. Turn theclamping screw clockwise until the Motor Drive 1 is securely attached to the camera base plate. Attaching the M. 18V Co...

MOTOR DRIVE PHOTOGRAPHY Photography with the Motor Drive Units Using the M. 18V Control Grip 1 Unlock the shutter release lock lever on the Control Grip. Turn the mode selector on the Control Gripto either "SINGLE" or "SEQUENCE". Set the mode selector to the "OFF" position wh...

WINDER 2 OPERATION Shutter Release Remote Control Jack Non-Slip Finger Grip Guide Pin Winder 2 The unit provides the OM cameras with automaticfilm winding capability for single-frame as well as sequential filming (max. 2.5 frames per second). Mode Selector 40

WINDER 2 OPERATION Attaching the Winder 2 Remove the motor drive socket cap. Pull up and rotate the mode selector to the "OFF" position. Remove the M. 6V Battery Holder 1 from in- side the winder, insert four 1.5V penlight ( A A ) size batteries into the battery holder, and put it back into ...

CARE AND STORAGE General Dust and moisture are harmful agents affecting your camera. Remove the camera from the case and store it in a dry, well-ventilated place mak- ing sure the shutter and self-timer are free from tension. Do not store the camera near moth balls or similar volatile chemical mater...

Avoid areas exposed to corrosive chemicals,radios, TV sets, or magnets. Have all repairs performed by an authorized OLYMPUS Service Center. You may send it through the store where you bought your cam- era or directly to an Olympus Service Center. Parts Do not press the shutter release button at rand...

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Q: My camera is loaded with film. Why doesn't the rewind knob rotate when I advance the film? A: The film leader may not be inserted in the film take-up spool and the film is not ad-vancing. (See page 9.) Q: Why can't I advance the film? A: The shutter may be cocked and ready...

THE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURE OF THE OM-2-TTL DIRECT(OTF)LIGHT Diagram of light path in conventional SLRs Diagram of light path in OM-2 Before shutter release The instant the shutter hasbeen released (A memory device controls the shutter speed, based on the light reading taken before actual exposure.) ...

Exposure range of OM-2 in automatic mode Shutter Speed at F1.2 Exposure range of conventional AE SLRs Advantageous Points of Through-The-Lens Direct (off-the-film) Light Measuring Method 1. The OM-2 sensors respond instantly to changes in the light during exposure and feed back the information to th...

OM SYSTEM The OM System is comprehensively arrayed to meet an ever-expanding universe of photographic conditions for any subjects from the stars to micro- organisms.A full-scale system camera is distinguishable by some of the prerequisite characteristics as broad- ly mentioned below: • Interchangeab...

ZUIKO INTERCHANGEABLE LENS GROUP One of many advantages of the single lens reflexcamera is the large variety of interchangeable lens- es available. The Zuiko Interchangeable Lens Group (designed and manufactured by Olympus) comprises 33 lenses. Zuiko lenses have always en- joyed a high reputation in...

TABLE OF INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES T Y P E FISHEYE SUPER WIDE WIDE S T A N D A R D ZOOM TELEPHOTO SUPER TELEPHOTO S P E C I A L USE INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES ZUIKO FISHEYE ZUIKO FISHEYE ZUIKO MC ZUIKO MC ZUIKO ZUIKO MC ZUIKO ZUIKO MC ZUIKO ZUIKO MC ZUIKO ZUIKO SHIFT ZUIKO ZUIKO MC ZUIKO ZUIKO MC MACRO 8mm...

INTERCHANGEABLE LENS GROUP UNITS Lens Hoods Lens hoods protect against e x - traneous light striking the lensand causing unwanted glare. Hoods for standard lenses are cover types and can be reversedto provide easy storage evenwhen the camera is in the case. Five lens hoods are optionally available (...

FINDER GROUP The viewfinder is one of the most important fea-tures of a single lens reflex camera. Since everyphotographic subject is turned into a visual image by means of the finder, a finder that is dark or difficult to look through is an obstacle to good photography. However enriched an SLR came...

FINDER GROUP UNITS Varimagni Finder This unique and e x c l u s i v e unit for the OM System combinesthe two functions of angle finder and magnifier, incorporating 9 lens elements and a reflector. Itfits over the camera's eyepiece, and can be adjusted for indi- vidual eyesight. Its eyepiece tube is ...

FINDER GROUP UNITS TYPE 1-1 Microprism-matte type (for most lenses) 1-2 Microprism-matte type (for standard & telephoto lenses) 1-3 Split image-mane type (for most lenses) 1-4 All matte type (for most lenses) 1-5 Microprism -clear field type (for wide angle & standard lenses) 1-6 Microprism-...

FLASH PHOTO GROUP Flash is your own private "sun" when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors for day- light fill-in. At the moment of flash, you can even catch the movement of subjects that your owneyes are unable to follow.At present the OM System Flashphoto Group ren-ders choice...

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY SYSTEM CHART MOTOR D R I V E BOUNCE FLASH MULTI- UNIT FLASH REMOTE CONTROL FLASH CLIP-ONFLASH 63

FLASH PHOTO GROUP UNITS Electronic Flash T32 The T32 is the center of the modular OM Flashphoto system. Used alone on the c a m e r a , the built-in bounce mechanism a l l o w s the flash surface to betilted 90° up and 15° d o w n . This angle range can be further e x -tended when the T32 is slipped...

FLASH PHOTO GROUP UNITS TTL Centralized Control Flash by T32 (T20)/ OM-2 Combination The T32 (T20) utilizes the OM-2's own built-in SBC light sensors. The sensors read the build-up of light from the T32 (T20) which passes throughthe taking lens to reach the film surface, lettingthe electronic brain ...

FLASH PHOTO GROUP UNITS TTL Auto Cords T 0.3m,0.6m, 2m, 5m Links the T 3 2 and T20 elec- tronic flash units with the OM body when used separate f r o mthe camera. In addition to the0.6 meter spiral cord, 0.3m, 2m and 5m cords are a v a i l a b l e . Power Bounce Grip 2 A n a u x i l i a r y power un...

Wide Adapter- ND Filter Set T32 Special neutral density filtersfor the T32 Electronic Flashfor reducing the light intensity without affecting color and contrast. Color Filter Set T32 For special effects flash. Electronic Flash AC Adapters Enables operation of the T10 Ring Flash 1 and its modelling l...

FLASH PHOTO GROUP UNITS Lens Pouches 150/100 The Lens Pouch 150 (100) is also suitable f o r carrying the T32 ( T 2 0 ) electronic flash unit, onits own. Compartment Case S A hard shoulder case with twoadjustable partitions to accom- modate the OM Body, T32 (or T20), bounce grip and bracket. OLYMPUS...

MOTOR DRIVE GROUP The attraction of the motor drive is its ability to capture fleeting phenomena which exceed thecapabilities of human response. Tailored perfect- ly to match the OM camera body, each unit of the Motor Drive Group has been reduced in sizeto enhance its maneuverability and ease of ope...

MOTOR DRIVE GROUP UNITS Winder 2 (with M. 6V Battery Holder 1) Attached directly to the camera base, the Winder 2 performs single frame as well as sequential shooting (2.5 f p s ) . Motor Drive 1 The basic motor drive unit thatf o r m s the foundation of thegroup. Attached directly to the camera bas...

MOTOR DRIVE GROUP UNITS M.AC Control Box A C t r a n s f o r m e r f o r use with household current. Incorporates a selector switch between single-frame and sequential e x p o s u r eoperation, a terminal for the re- lay c o r d and an intervalomejer. 250 Film Back 1;250 Film Magazine Used with the ...

MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUP Due to recent advances in macrophotography, ithas become possible to discover patterns and colors of unsuspected beauty in the minutiae of nature. A fast growing number of scientists and amateurs are taking the opportunity to explorethe living world around them to new depths.T...

MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUP UNITS Telescopic Auto Tube 65-116 Featuring automatic diaphragm linkage and offering continuous extension from 65mm—116mm,it allows you to vary magnifica-tions and subject area freely making macrophoto work as easy as snapshots. Subject area Auto Extension Tubes 7, 14 and 25 E...

MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUP UNITS Macrophoto Stand VST-1 A rugged stand specially design- ed f o r close-up and high magni-fication photography. Usable with various stage plates. Com- plete with a round frosted plate (black at b a c k ) for incident light, and a pair of stage clips. Trans-llluminator Bas...

Epi-llluminators PM-LSD 2 This pair of illuminators o f f e r sv e r t i c a l illumination essential to macrophotography. The height of the illuminator is a d j u s t a b l e on the tall pillar, suitable to over- stage or substage illumination. When used with the Trans-illumi- nator Base X - D E , ...

MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUP UNITS Incident Illuminator Mirror Housings PM-EL80, PM- EL38and PM-EL20 These units are used with O L Y M P U S Macro Lenses in con- junction with the Epi-lllumina-tor PM-LSD2 or Macrophoto- graphic Equipment PMT-35 to illuminate macrophotographic objects with incident light. ...

PHOTOTECHNICAL GROUP As a leading manufacturer of optical instruments in various fields of modern life, OLYMPUS pro- vided the OM System with a wide variety of Photo- technical units, many of which can be used to successfully document your valuable achievements in photographs. This group includes a ...

PHOTOTECHNICAL GROUP UNITS Recordata Back 3 This unit replaces the standard camera back to automatically record the date (year-month- day) or the time (day-hour-mi- nute) on the film simultaneous-ly with the exposure, or blank as desired. Data display on the liquid c r y s t a l panel. Recordata Bac...

PHOTOMICROGRAPHY GROUP When the photographic magnification desired ex- ceeds 10x, it becomes more difficult for the macro- photographic equipment alone to obtain excellentpictures. A sophisticated array of photomicro- graphy accessories with a microscope as the cen- tral figure is required. The exci...

PHOTOMICROGRAPHY GROUP UNITS OM-Mount Photomicro Adapter L Connects the OM Body to the microscope f o r low power mag- nification. OM-Mount PhotomicroAdapter H Connects the OM Body to thePhotomicrographic System PM- 10, automatic or manual, or Macrophotographic Unit PMT- 35 for high power m a g n i ...

PHOTOMICROGRAPHY GROUP UNITS System PM-10-AD Consists of 17 units, including the PM-PBS, PM-CBAD, etc. Automatic Exposure Body PM-PBS A u t o m a t i c a l l y determines ac- curate exposure time. Automatic Exposure Control Box PM-CBAD Used with the Automatic E x p o - sure Body PM-PBS, to regulate ...

CHART OF PHOTOGRAPHIC RANGES PROFESSIONAL METHODS COMPOSITE METHODS GROUPS ZUIKO INTERCHANGEABLELENS GROUP MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUP PHOTOMICROGRAPHY GROUP MACROPHOTOGRAPHY GROUP 94

CASE GROUP CASE GROUP UNITS The Case Group includes a largevariety of cases that the OM Body and other components fit properly.Compartment cases are specially made of tough synthetic leather, designed to perfectly accom- modate camera bodies, lenses, motor drive, electronic flash units, etc. The adj...

Compartment Case S A hard shoulder case with two adjustable partitions. Holds OM Body with two interchangeable lenses and filters, or with Elec- tronic Flash T32 and Bounce Grip. Compartment Case M A soft shoulder case with parti- tions and two pockets. Holds OM Body, three interchangeable lenses an...

CHART OF CASE GROUP Compartment Case S Compartment Case M Compartment Case L Motor Drive Partitioned Insert 97

MAIN SPECIFICATIONS System: OLYMPUS OM System. Camera type: 35mm Single Lens Reflex with auto- matic exposure control electronic focal plane shutter. Film format: 24mm x 36mm. Lens mount: OLYMPUS OM Mount, bayonet type; rotation angle 70°, flange back focus distance 46mm. Shutter: Focal plane shutte...

MAIN SPECIFICATIONS (with T-series Electronic Flash mounted). Reflex mirror: Oversize, quick return type (with- out lock-up). Film loading: OLYMPUS easy loading. Manual film advance: Lever type with 150° angle for one long or several short strokes, pre-ad- vance angle 30°, self-cocking, double advan...